Stoughton Infant School

What inspectors noted positively.

• Early years provision is superb, helping children develop foundational knowledge quickly.
• Behaviour and attitudes are outstanding, creating calm and purposeful learning environments.
• Reading is a key priority with high expectations for all pupils to become fluent readers.
• The personal, social, health education (PSHE) curriculum is excellent and develops pupils' character.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified swiftly and supported effectively.

Neutral topics you may wish to explore.

• The consistency of teacher responses to pupils' misconceptions or gaps in knowledge during lessons.
• The degree to which activities are consistently matched to individual pupils' levels of understanding.
• The implementation of precise support and feedback across all year groups and subjects.
• How routine checking of understanding is used to inform subsequent teaching.

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Leadership is good, with trust and governors understanding the school's priorities and supporting staff well-being and professional development.